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jul 2, 1767 - Townshend Act of 1767

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Taxes placed on lead, paper, tea, paint, and glass that were collected at port. Revenues from Townshend were used to support British troops, royal governors, and judges. Created custom commissions.

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jul 2, 1767
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~ 259 years ago

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